How to pronounce gigabit
Say it like GHIG-uh-bit. Gigabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG).
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- GHIG
- uh
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigabit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gigabit
American and British speakers say gigabit in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIG-uh-bit.
What does gigabit mean?
- One billion (10⁹, or 1,000,000,000) bits or 1,000 megabits.
- A gibibit.
Where does gigabit come from?
From giga- + bit.
Questions about saying gigabit
How do you pronounce gigabit?
Say GHIG-uh-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigabit?
Gigabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG). Broken into parts: GHIG · uh · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say gigabit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.